Storm could drop showers on North County

NORTH COUNTY -- Rain could fall today through Saturday during
what could potentially be the strongest September storm in about
two decades, the National Weather Service reported.

The storm, which is moving in from the easternmost Gulf of
Alaska and western British Columbia, could bring scattered heavy
rain, as well as winter-like temperatures, forecasters said. High
temperatures today are expected to reach the mid-70s inland and
mid-60s on the coast.

Strong southwest winds could also precede the storm in mountain
and desert areas, the weather service said. The storm carries the
potential for snow at elevations over 6,000 feet, as well as
thunderstorms, waterspouts and tornadoes.

Heavy rain could also bring flash flooding and debris in areas
recently burned by wildfire, such as Julian, forecasters said.